Rack or Cabinet Installation for the Edge 3400 and 3800
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Rack Mount Safety Considerations
- Rack loading—Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, possibly damaging the equipment and causing personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount the components starting at the bottom of the rack, and then work to the top. Do not exceed your load rating of the rack.
- Power considerations—Connect only to the power source specified on the unit. When you install multiple electrical components in a rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards.
- Elevated ambient temperature—If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Use care not to exceed the 45°C maximum ambient temperature of the platform.
- Reduced air flow—Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of airflow that is required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
- Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to the supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit, for example, use of power strips.
- Do not mount the equipment with the back panel facing downward.
Two-post installation
To configure your rack for installation, use the two-post rack mounting system that is provided. To complete this installation, supply four rack-mounting screws.
To begin installation, separate each rail assembly by sliding the inside rail out of the outside rail.
NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly.
1U Front-Rack Installation
1. Attach the inner platform rails to the Edge 3x00 Series platform.
Line up the half-holes on the rail with the mounting heads on the platform and attach the rail to the platform. Slide the rail back until it locks into place.
2. Repeat on the other side of the platform.
3. Attach the outer platform rails to the two-post rack rails using two user-supplied screws on each side.
4. After you install both rails, line up the platform rails with the installed rack rails. Slide the platform in until it is flush with the front of rack.
Approximately three inches before you fully insert your platform, the rail locking feature engages to keep the platform from inadvertently sliding out and falling.
To remove the platform, unscrew the rack-mounting screws and slide the platform forward.
Four-post Installation
Installing the Edge 3x00 in a four-post rack is optional. To use this procedure, you must purchase the four-post rack mounting kit separately.
NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly. To complete this installation, supply eight rack-mounting screws.
1. Separate each rail assembly by sliding the inside rail out of the outside rail.
2. Attach the inner platform rails to the Edge 3x00.
Line up the half-holes on the rail with the mounting heads on the platform and attach the rail to the platform. Slide the rail back until it locks into place.
3. Repeat on the other side of the platform.
4. Attach the platform rails to the four-post rack rails using two user-supplied screws on each side.
5. Slide the rear platform rail from the back to the front bracket. Secure with two user-supplied screws on each side.
Approximately three inches before you fully insert your platform, the rail locking feature engages to keep the platform from inadvertently sliding out and falling.
To remove the platform, unscrew the rack-mounting screws and slide the platform forward.
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